Mazel Tov! 15 Fun Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah Venues in Atlanta

A bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah are huge milestones in any Jewish child's life. Usually occurring around a child's 12th or 13th birthday, this momentous occasion celebrates the first steps into adulthood and the religious honors and responsibilities that come with it. And after the solemn service, it's all about an epic bar or bar mitzvah party! Check out some of our favorite venues in Atlanta to host the ultimate celebration for these hard-working kids!

Fun Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah Venues in Atlanta

Great Hotels for Mitzvah Celebrations

1. Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center – Buckhead

Able to host up to 400 people, this Buckhead hotel is a great option for larger bar mitzvah celebrations. Guests will be offered group rates, delicious food, and more. Buckhead is a fun, central location that everyone will love hanging out.

2. Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center – Dunwoody

Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center offers 14 reception venues families can choose from when it comes to planning their mitzvah parties. The hotel offers mitzvah packages that include options like a premium hosted bar, special catering menu for adults and kids, custom staging, and more.

3. The Hotel at Avalon – Alpharetta

This modern hotel is both beautiful and full of helpful staff to create your dream bat or bar mitzvah. The Teasley Ballroom creates a huge, gorgeous backdrop with delicious catering and built-in party planner. Neighboring Avalon has great shopping, restaurants, and events to keep guests busy the whole weekend.

4. Intercontinental Buckhead Atlanta - Buckhead

This mitzvah venue includes two elegant grand ballrooms as well as even more indoor and outdoor event spaces. Intercontinental Buckhead Atlanta has a dedicated kosher kitchen, perfect for affairs with restricted diners. The location is great for out-of-towners to explore Buckhead.

Fun Atlanta Attractions for Bat Mitzvah and Bar Mitzvah Events

5. Andretti Indoor Karting and Games - Marietta

Andretti features more than 10,000 square feet of event space, free WiFi and AV equipment packages, in-house gourmet catering packages, and more cool amenities. And of course, what's an event here without racing?!

6. Georgia Aquarium – Downtown

A bar mitzvah under the seas is an event to remember! Teens will love dancing and partying next to underwater creatures at the Georgia Aquarium. Wolfgang Puck Catering provides delicious food to guests, as well as a gorgeous backdrop of photos.

7. Main Event - Atlanta, Alpharetta, Suwanee

For those teens who aren't looking for a formal dance, choose a venue that focuses on sports and games. Main Event offers event packages that include bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and much more.

8. The Roof at Ponce City Market - Old Fourth Ward

Your bar mitzvah will have spectacular views from The Roof! Available spaces include the boardwalk-inspired Skyline Park; the classy Rooftop Terrace; the flexible RFD Social; and the delicious 9 Mile Station. 

9. Zoo Atlanta - Grant Park

Infuse a bar mitzvah with natural scenery and a one-of-a-kind background at Zoo Atlanta. Choose from the ballroom, outdoor deck, or maybe the entire zoo! Zoo Atlanta is able to provide kosher catering for guests with dietary restrictions.

Customize your event space with games and activities that the mitzvah boy or girl will love. Photo by author

Atlanta Venues Great for Special Events

10. Brava Social - Cumming

Those in the Cumming area will love hosting their events at Brava Social. This mitzvah venue offers multiple packages, with preferred vendors for photography, live music, floral design, and more.

11. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre - Northwest Atlanta

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre hosts many bat and bar mitzvah celebrations for Jewish families. The Kessel D. Stelling Ballroom is an elegant venue for a custom party. The spot features floor-to-ceiling windows and an open-air terrace.

12. Distillery of Modern Art - Chamblee

This contemporary space is a really cool spot for kids to dance, party, and let loose in Chamblee. 

13. Flourish – Midtown

With the perfect Midtown location, Flourish is a great option for visiting guests looking to explore Atlanta. Flourish can accommodate up to 800 guests(!) and offers catering and design and floral décor exclusively by Legendary Events.

14. The Standard Club - Johns Creek

Country clubs offer a beautiful space for an elegant bar mitzvah. The Standard Club features multiple venues, depending on the size of your guest list, as well as in-house catering services, full staffing, and much more options. 

15. Synagogues - Multiple Locations

One of the most popular places to host a bar or bat mitzvah is of course, the child's own synagogue. Many synagogues feature lovely social halls and ballrooms at competitive rates that kids will be familiar with and enjoy.